Alice Springs extends youth curfew amid crime crisis

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Alice Springs' youth curfew has been extended by six days as the town continues to grapple with a devastating crime crisis. The decision to extend the curfew came after a meeting of the Territory Emergency Management Council (TEMC). The curfew for people under 18 was initially declared due to an 'emergency situation' in the CBD.

Alice Springsyouth curfew has been extended by six days as the troubled remote town grapples with a devastating crime crisis .

On Tuesday, the Northern Territory government confirmed that a curfew for people under 18 would be extended two weeks after an “emergency situation” was declared in the CBD. Alice Springs-based independent Robyn Lambley, who represents the division of Araluen in the Territory’s Legislative Assembly, welcomed the extension.

A spate of incidents on March 26, including significant damage amounting to over $30,000 at Todd Tavern, largely prompted authorities to take proactive measures to address the escalating situation.

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